I know every Mom and Dad says it,
but I cannot believe Marshall is 15 today.
It really does seem like yesterday that we
welcomed him into our lives and hearts.
(looking like this!)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Today while sitting at the soccer field, I realized that we have one week of school and then fall intersession is here! Troy and I were talking about how quickly this school year is flying by. It seems like only a couple weeks ago we were shopping for school clothes and supplies. I remember sitting at the desk with my new calendar, filling up the days and thinking how far away a break was for us. Now, I am sad that the semester is half over! Oh, don't get me wrong ... I can't wait to stay up late and sleep in, wear my jammies all morning, not have to worry about homework and packing lunches, but I have a hard time dealing with the reality of how quickly time passes. I just pray that I am savoring this busy season in our life, and not hurrying through from one event to the next on the schedule. Speaking of ... football game last night (Bailey looked gorgeous), cheerleading competition this morning at 8:00, soccer game this afternoon at 1:30 ... a few yard sales snuck in between! Today's best deal ... a huge Pampered Chef baking stone dish - $2.00. I think I will cook lunch in it tomorrow! Today's best find ... a Kool-Aid pitcher ... clear plastic ... it was probably free 20 years ago, but I paid $0.25! Why? Because the Kool-Aid Man is one of Marshall's heroes. (check his myspace if you think I am kidding - like I could even make that up!) I also found a Nutcracker for Mitchell's collection! Not a bad yard sale day, had better, but very thankful for the time to go. Oh, and my new Creating Keepsakes magazine came ... definitely scrapbooking during intersession!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Homecoming Game
Tonight is the homecoming football game. I love this time of the year and all the activities that come; and homecoming just fits in perfectly. I loved the week of homecoming as a teenager, the dance, the game, the parade, the bonfire the sock-hop. (I am sure my kids would be mortified by the fact that I am old enough to know about and love a "sock hop".) Tonight is especially exciting because my niece, Bailey, is a queen candidate. I asked Marshall if they would play at all considering the festivities at half-time, and he said the band director has actually been told "to play so soft that you can't be heard." No respect for the band geeks! Marshall clings to the hope that one day football will be played at half-time... I am just praying that Makenzie gets to come tonight. They had a special practice called this afternoon, and the last time her coach did this it actually turned into another practice that night. Big competition for them tomorrow, so I know everyone is feeling the pressure. I am mostly just thankful that it is Friday. I have had a nasty cold this week and am planning to rest this weekend. (After, of course, our competition tomorrow that we leave @5:30 for and our 1:30 soccer game that we race back for!)
Monday, October 6, 2008
Cheers to the Cure!
Area cheer squads will be performing tonight at the high school to benefit "Team Telesa". So exciting... to have a tangible way to make a difference in the lives of women everywhere.
Update:
over $13,000 was raised tonight to fight breast cancer -- in honor of Telesa, may God be glorified.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Awesome Weekend!
We had a crazy, fun weekend. The kids were out of school Friday for a "teacher workday", although I know one teacher who didn't work! We left Friday morning for Columbus, Georgia for a cheerleading competition. This was our farthest competition, so we stayed the night before which gave the girls a little extra rest and a lot of time spent with friends. So fun! We brought home another 1st place trophy, especially exciting considering the level of competition we faced. Our girls were awesome. Makenzie landed everything. Marshall had a football game Friday night and competition of his own on Saturday, so he was not able to go with us. Of course, I am sure the only thing he would have enjoyed was the steak Friday night! It is very strange not having our family of five. Moments like these are becoming more and more common. (but not any easier for me!) As soon as the competition awards were given, pictures taken, and hugs shared we headed home. At least for a minute! We stopped at the grocery store (giving me one less errand to run this week), unpacked the car, made breakfast for Sunday School (our turn!), changed into warm Red Devil clothes, and left for Marshall's competition. The band looked great and received all 1st rankings. And, then came Sunday... awesome teachings from Bro. Ronnie... we were definitely challenged this morning and again in SS. Thanks Chad. I have thought a lot today about one simple statement... Have you experienced God? For me, the quick answer is, "Yes!" I have experienced the indescribable gift of salvation. But, do I "experience" God when He is working in my life? Did I "experience" God when Makenzie told me again that she was not at all nervous when she took the floor Saturday. I pray for that each week, but do I really "experience" Him there with her. Did I "experience" God seeing Marshall perform on that field knowing that he is using gifts that God has given specifically and uniquely to him. Yes, it is easy to praise Him when we have had great weekend and everyone is home safe, but, this week I pray that I will really "experience" God working in my life and my family's. He is and I don't want to miss a thing!
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